A patient with chronic pain is on a sustained-release opioid that is ordered every 12 hours. After 6 hours, the patient complains of increasing pain. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Explain to the patient that the medication being administered lasts for 12 hours.
B) Assess the patient's vital signs, and administer the next dose of opioid early.
C) Teach the patient a relaxation technique to use until the next dose is due.
D) Obtain an order for an immediate-release opioid for breakthrough pain.
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